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Christopher M. Scott

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038
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CRD#: 4814859
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Professional summary


Christopher Michael Scott is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Clinton Township, Michigan and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Clinton Township, Michigan.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Christopher has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) BULTYNCK & CO., PLLC, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 15985 CANAL ROADCLINTON TOWNSHIP MI 48058, PART OWNER/CPA FIRM, START 05/01/2000, 55HR/WK, AUDIT-REVIEW-TAX SERVICE-WRITE UP-BOOKKEEPING-CONSULTIN 2) BULTYNCK FINANCIAL CENTER, LLC, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 15985 CANAL ROAD CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI 48038, MEMBER/RENTAL REAL ESTATE OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING, START 06/2006, 0 HOURS 3) CMS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, SAME AS OFFICE ADDRESS, DBA FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS AND FIXED INSURANCE. 4)SPARTA ADVISORS, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS IS THE REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES - INSURANCE ONLY, START JANUARY 2013, 5 HOURS PER WEEK - VARIES DURING TRADING HOURS, CO-OWNER, MEMBER, STOCKHOLDER. 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BULTYNCK RESIDENT AGENTS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RESIDENT AGENT; START DATE: 5/2013; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: RESIDENT AGENT ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RESIDENT AGENT FOR CLIENT AND ASSOCIATES OUTSIDE OF MICHIGAN; 6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BULTYNCK ADVISORS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CONSULTING BUSINESS; START DATE: 01/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER/CPA; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUSINESS CONSULTING;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 15985 Canal Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038
RIA
CRD#: 105644
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI
Current

July 7, 2004 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 15985 Canal Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038
BD
CRD#: 10299
Clinton Township, MI
Past

December 3, 2010 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI
Past

August 16, 2007 - December 31, 2009

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(1/3/2012)
RR
Michigan
(7/23/2004)
IAR
Michigan
(3/21/2024)
RR
Nevada
(9/3/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/26/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Clinton Township, MI 48038

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